afford
Example Sentences
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Nadezhda, 68, says she can no longer afford to buy beef and has resorted to cheap varieties of fish.
From BBC
"This has created vulnerabilities that we can no longer afford and dependencies that we can no longer sustain," he added.
From Barron's
"This has created vulnerabilities that we can no longer afford and dependencies that we can no longer sustain," he added.
From Barron's
However, Jenner’s lifestyle indicates that she can well afford the expenses.
From MarketWatch
That would afford him more time at home, something he "owes" to Mandy and their three-year-old daughter Nina.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
